Total streamflow across the
Broad River
was last observed at
11,447
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
22,705
acre-ft of water today; about 40%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
28,290 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-02-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at
291,600 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Broad River At Alston
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,060 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Broad River Below Cherokee Falls
with a gauge stage of 26.56 ft.
This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Broad River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 640 ft, the
Broad River Near Boiling Springs.
The Broad River is a major tributary of the Savannah River in the southeastern United States. It is approximately 150 miles long and flows through the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. The river has a rich history, serving as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers during the colonial era. Today, the river is used primarily for hydroelectricity generation, with several notable dams and reservoirs along its length, including Lake Lure, Lake Greenwood, and Lake Murray. Additionally, the river supports a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking, as well as agricultural uses, including irrigation and livestock grazing. The Broad River is an important natural resource in the region, providing both economic and ecological benefits.
Last Updated | 2025-02-06 |
Discharge Volume | 22,705 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
11,447.0 cfs
-2015.0 cfs (-14.97%) |
Percent of Normal | 40.46% |
Maximum |
291,600.0 cfs
2020-02-08 |
Seasonal Avg | 28,290 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broad River Near Boiling Springs
USGS 02151500 |
957 cfs | 2.09 ft | 16 | |||||
Broad River Near Blacksburg
USGS 02153200 |
1330 cfs | 4.34 ft | 17.7 | |||||
Broad River Near Gaffney
USGS 02153500 |
1890 cfs | 5.70 ft | ||||||
Broad River Below Cherokee Falls
USGS 02153551 |
1400 cfs | 26.56 ft | -2.78 | |||||
Broad River Above Carlton
USGS 02191300 |
513 cfs | 2.21 ft | -1.35 | |||||
Broad River Near Bell
USGS 02192000 |
801 cfs | 5.01 ft | -4.3 | |||||
Broad River Near Carlisle
USGS 02156500 |
2040 cfs | 3.44 ft | -16.39 | |||||
Broad River At Alston
USGS 02161000 |
3060 cfs | 4.4 ft | -14.29 | |||||
Broad River Near The Cutoff
USGS 02290878 |
2660 cfs | 0.43 ft | -17.39 |
The Broad River is a river in the Hudson Bay drainage basin in Census division 23 in Northern Manitoba, Canada. Its flows from an unnamed lake to Hudson Bay.The river is crossed north of the settlement of O'Day by the Hudson Bay Railway, travelled by the Via Rail Winnipeg – Churchill train.
A large portion of the river from its mouth upstream is part of Wapusk National Park.